The Gerund & The Infinitive (Review)

The Gerund vs The Infinitive (Review)

working vs to work

Infinitives can be used after adjectives

Examples:

• He was happy to see his old classmate.

• I am sorry to hear about your illness.

• Jane wasn't afraid to talk about her feelings. 

The Gerund (Ving)

Some verbs are followed by the Gerund.

Examples:

• He keeps losing his school supplies.

• Would you mind opening the window?

• My friend suggested seeing a doctor.

• Let's practice using this grammar, shall we?

The Gerund is used after prepositions:

of, in, about, after, before, etc.

Examples:

• James is worried about failing the quiz.

• Mary isn't interested in dancing.

• After eating his lunch, he went for a walk.

• I called the school before going on holiday.

• Some people are afraid of flying.

• My friends are keen on reading.

Let's practice

Complete the sentences.

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Jane likes ... (read) horror stories.

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The students had finished ________(write) the essay before the bell rang.

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If the staid doesn't come off, try .... (use) some stain remover.

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Julia is fond of ..... (play) tennis.

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Some people can't go one day without ....(gossip) about others.

The Infinitive (to+V1)

Some verbs are followed by the infinitive

Examples:

• My parents decided to move to a different city.

• Lisa promised to tell the truth.

• Peter tried to change the tire but he couldn't do it.

• Don't forget to lock the door!

• She pretended not to see her acquaintance in the supermarket.

Let's practice

Complete the sentences.

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I hope ______(hear) from my best friend soon.

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Lesley can't afford ______(buy) a new car.

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They chose ______ (not/go) to the cinema this week.

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The plane was expected ______(land) an hour ago.

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First, they had planned ______ (throw) a surprise party for their friend, but then they changed their mind.

We also use the Infinitive to talk about purpose

For example:

• One needs a pencil to write.

• Please turn on your phone to play the game.

• She took the umbrella not to get wet in the rain.

• We wear masks not to catch the virus.

Let's practice

Complete the sentences.

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Jane took a taxi ________(not/be) late for the interview.

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The principal called Jack to his office ______(talk) to him about the project.

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He changed his way ________(not/meet) her.

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I stopped at the shopping mall _______(buy) a pair of shoes.

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She turned off the camera ______(not/be) seen eating her lunch.

There is also the Zero Infinitive.

It has no 'to'

For example:

• The teacher didn't let the kids play outside.

• My mom makes me tidy my room.

• She could hear birds sing from her room.

• I had better study before the exam.

• He would rather go out than stay indoors all day long.

• Why wait till tomorrow if we could finish the project today?

• Why not watch a movie?

Let's practice

Complete the sentences.

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Why not _____ (play) outside? The weather is fine.

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I didn't see her ______(fall). I would have helped her up.

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Some students think that teachers should make them _____(study).

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Could you _______(pass) the sugar, please?

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Why _____(read) the book if you can just watch its adaptation?

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Could you _______(pass) the sugar, please?

Multiple Select

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• new to me

• something that I know well

• difficult

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